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As winter approaches, it means shorter days and a dwindling amount of sunlight.
And confirm you get the one with K2.
SAD symptoms often overlap with those of depression.
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Can Vitamin D and Vitamin K Help With Seasonal Depression?
A recent study published inNutrientsexamined whether vitamin D can help alleviate symptoms of SAD.
But generally, the research doesnt support vitamin D supplements for SAD.
But they are mostly observational and the effects havent held true in larger clinical trials.
What Are Other Treatments for SAD?
If youre looking forproven treatments for SAD, the good news is there are several that work.
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